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Roseola?

So, both of my kids have had roseola. I am familiar with it. But I thought it was a one time thing like chicken pox, where once they have it, they won't get it again?

My dd came down with a fever late this morning. She does not appear to be sick, just more tired and has a fever, which is exactly the same way her and my son both acted when we dealt with this before. If she had not had it yet I would swear it was roseola. So, can kids get it twice?

“Roseola” is a common illness in children ages 3 months to 4 years and is characterized by fever lasting between 3-7 days, followed by a rash that appears soon after the fever is gone. Roseola is caused by several different virus families including the enteroviruses, adenoviruses, parainfluenza virus. The most common virus that causes roseola is called HHV-6. So, yes, it is possible to get a “roseola-like” illness more than once.

I did google, but was too busy with a grumpy baby to really read. But she woke up this morning and seems to be fever free. didn't even last 24 hours and no rash. so I have no clue what was causing it.

Quoting CLEKate:

The internet is your friend...

“Roseola” is a common illness in children ages 3 months to 4 years and is characterized by fever lasting between 3-7 days, followed by a rash that appears soon after the fever is gone. Roseola is caused by several different virus families including the enteroviruses, adenoviruses, parainfluenza virus. The most common virus that causes roseola is called HHV-6. So, yes, it is possible to get a “roseola-like” illness more than once.

I had no idea what this was until last week when my son got it. It scared the crap out of me because he suddenly had this rash and my doctor didn't know what it was. He said either a virus with a rash or an allergic reaction. Then if he vomited I should take him to the ER. Well, he vomited and I did and they told me it was roseola and not to worry. Long story short, I need a new pesiatrician. Good thing we're moving. Anywho, I don't know if it is a one time thing. I was under the assumption it wasn't. That since it's a virus, if it mutates slightly they can get it again.

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